An Honorable Deception

Series: The Imposters #3
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction

In the trying art of balancing investigations and love, a detective must determine his priorities when faced with dangerous circumstances that could threaten everything he holds dear.

As the leader of the Imposters, an elite private investigative firm, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon something much more dangerous.

Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects her longtime friends hold more secrets than they’re willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they’re the esteemed Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. While she is happy for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia’s own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing bringing laughter back into her life–her friendship with Yates–lands her squarely on the disagreeable side of her best friend: his sister.

Tormented by a past she doesn’t dare voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the dark side of society, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia learn anew that the gentry isn’t always noble . . . even as they fight to hold fast to their own honor.

My Review: 

Who do you call upon when you are a lady in society and need someone to discreetly investigate a matter? The Imposters, of course! Lady Alethia Barremore’s former ayah is missing and she fears the worst has happened to her. Things turn deadly and it’s up to Yates and his team of investigators to discover what happened to her. Things are not always as they seem, and I was guessing throughout the story who was behind the threats.

I love the Imposters and their unique talents and even more so now with the addition of a group of pickpockets and thieves that help with gathering evidence. The role that they played was perfect! 

Things to Love: 

confessional meetings

cloak and dagger

family and friends

witty banter

circus monkey

Romani family

Barclay and Lucy

faith over fear

exposing darkness

auditorium incident

This is the third book in the Imposters series. It can be read as a standalone, but it helps to have had some of the background of the other characters. The complex plot, fast-paced action, and romantic relationships make this a book that is hard to put down.

*Brothels, abuse, and trafficking are central to the story, but not described in detail.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, NetGalley, and JustRead Tours. All opinions expressed are my own with no obligation to write a review.

Purchase Links 

http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/an-honorable-deception/413350
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209351074-an-honorable-deception 

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